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The deputy prime minister in charge of national security said the bail of a key leader of the anti-government red-shirt group will be revoked and he will be apprehended if he once again incites unrest during the upcoming ASEAN Summit.

The anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship’s (UDD) campaign for a royal pardon for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has caused concerns for the Thai Government and the general public. The Government has responded to the UDD’s campaign by proactively informing the public of regulations and procedures of a royal pardon.

The government has warned supporters of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) that petitioning for a royal pardon for Thaksin Shinawatra will only stir up more divisive emotions in Thai society.

Justice Minister Piraphan Saleeratwipak holds a press conference over pro-Thaksin groups’ bid to seek royal pardon for ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra. By laws, only those who already served jail terms can seek royal pardon, he said.